US M3 Trench Knife (1943) – Utica (U.C.) – Blade Marked + M6 Leather Scabbard BarWood
Description
We are offering a top-tier example of the WWII M3 Trench Knife. This is the highly desirable early production model by Utica Cutlery, featuring the date and maker mark stamped directly on the blade: US M3 U.C. 1943.
This set is particularly valuable due to the inclusion of the original M6 Leather Scabbard (made by Barwood). The M6 was the specific leather sheath for the M3, later replaced by the fiberglass M8, making surviving leather examples scarce.
Specifications:
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Manufacturer: Utica Cutlery Co. (Marked: U.C.)
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Markings: Blade Marked "US M3 U.C. 1943"
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Handle: Stacked leather, tight.
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Scabbard: M6 Leather Scabbard (Maker: Barwood).
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Era: 1943 (World War II)
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. The knife is used but exceptionally well-preserved. The leather washer handle is perfect and not dried out – a rare find, as these often shrink over time. The guard is tight. The M6 scabbard is in very nice condition with no damage; the leather remains supple and the stitching is intact. A rare opportunity to own a complete early M3 rig.